40 Days to the Resurrection- Day 41

Easter is worth celebrating carefully and intentionally.  The season of Lent in traditional Christianity is a set time of preparation for our minds, hearts, and bodies to celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf.  The time is designed to imitate the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness, re-orienting our hungers and affections to find our satisfaction in God’s provision above all else.  At TPC we are offering this practice as a way to individually and corporately deepen our understanding of God’s provision for us in Jesus and prepare our souls for Easter.

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Day 41  |  Matthew 28:1-10, The Resurrection | Symbol: Jesus’ Glorified Face

Explanation: The female disciples of Jesus discovered an empty tomb because Jesus was raised to life. His resurrection confirmed his identity as our Savior and Lord and the finished work of redemption he came to accomplish. 

Prayer:  Jesus, thank you for conquering death through your resurrection so that we may have life with you.  Please remind us that we who trust in Christ are raised to a new life with him and that the fear of death no longer holds us back.